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Recognition of splenic vein occlusion.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  98986     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Radiologic findings and medical records of 27 patients with angiographic documentation of splenic vein occlusion were reviewed. The most common causes were pancreatic carcinoma, pancreatitis, and malignant lymphoma. Radiographic findings which suggest splenic vein occlusion are gastric varices without esophageal varices and collateral veins in the left upper abdomen during the vascular phase of rapid sequence pyelography. Additional features may be associated with the underlying disease, such as pancreatic calcification and upper abdominal mass lesions. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by high dose celiac or splenic angiography. Examination of the stomach with barium for the detection of gastric varices is more sensitive than has been previusly recognized; features which suggest them are described. Isolated gastric varices may be a clue to isolated splenic vein occlusion and its underlying causes.
Authors:
K J Cho; W Martel
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AJR. American journal of roentgenology     Volume:  131     ISSN:  0361-803X     ISO Abbreviation:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Publication Date:  1978 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-10-27     Completed Date:  1978-10-27     Revised Date:  2008-02-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7708173     Medline TA:  AJR Am J Roentgenol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  439-43     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Angiography
Celiac Artery / radiography
Collateral Circulation
Female
Humans
Male
Mesenteric Arteries / radiography
Middle Aged
Splenic Artery / radiography
Splenic Vein / radiography*
Splenomegaly / etiology,  radiography
Stomach / blood supply
Varicose Veins / etiology,  radiography
Vascular Diseases / complications,  etiology,  radiography

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